Millions of years, billions of people, endless possible lives — and yet, here you are, finding each other. Isn’t that incredible? In Japan, they believe this is no coincidence. According to the legend of the Akai Ito, or Red String of Fate, some of us are connected by an invisible thread tied to our fingers, guiding us to the one we’re meant to be with.

Here’s the magical part: this string doesn’t stop at your fingertip. It flows from your heart, stretching out as a delicate red thread, intertwining with others — connecting your heart to theirs. It might tangle, it might stretch, but it will never, ever break.

For centuries, this story has been a symbol of love that defies time and distance. It’s such a powerful reminder, isn’t it? What’s meant to be will always find its way. As the Japanese say, life is full of twists and turns, but nothing happens by accident.

Love,

Joe
from Kyoto, Japan

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